Guidance

MGN 546 (M) In Water Surveys

Details on the conduct of the inspection of the outside of a ship's bottom in the in-water survey. Including preparations prior to survey.

From:
Maritime and Coastguard Agency
Published
31 March 2017

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MGN 546 has been replaced with MGN 546 Amendment 1: in-water surveys.

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MGN 546 (M) In-Water Survey

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Details

Notice to all shipowners, superintendents, Masters, Recognised Organisations, ship builders and repairers, diving and survey companies This notice replaces MGN 217 (M)

This Note provides guidance on the conduct of the inspection of the outside of the ships bottom in the water (In-Water Survey or IWS) in accordance with Merchant Shipping Notice (MSN) 1751, as amended. It specifies which ships may be eligible and the intervals between surveys. It details the preparations required prior to embarking on IWS and the procedures to follow before, during and after the IWS.

Published 31 March 2017

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